Any person who makes any false affidavit, or knowingly swears or affirms falsely, to any matter or thing required by the terms of this chapter to be sworn or affirmed to, is guilty of perjury, and punishable by a fine and imprisonment as other persons committing perjury are punishable.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-3-19

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 44.9915; SL 1989, ch 25, § 21.

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